History
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Remembering the Craigie Street bathtub
Look closely at this photograph, undated but taken after 1890. Two horses pull a streetcar past bare trees, and in the middle of it all stands a granite basin right where Sparks, Craigie, and Brattle Streets meet. Cambridge once called this five-way intersection Washtub Square. Read more Customer starts fundraiser for Simon’s staff Long before […]
With preservation awards, Cambridge considers its history
Even as Cambridge’s landscape continues to change, some community members are working to honor the city’s past. With its annual preservation awards, the Cambridge Historical Commission recognizes local restoration projects from the last year, acknowledging the city’s history as an essential part of its future. Read more ShotSpotter debate reignited after July 4 shooting This […]